POPSUGAR Celebrity

Happy Hour: Spiked Black Cherry Tea

Jun 13 2011 - 11:55am

What's a better refreshment on a balmy weekend than a thirst-quenching tumbler of iced tea? In my mind, the only thing that can top that is, well, tea that's been spiked with a little something special that's guaranteed to make your lazy afternoon picnics even more lackadaisical.

On Sunday, when the sun shone high in the sky, I threw a handful of skewers on the grill. Then, for all that toilsome flipping, I rewarded myself with an irresistible version of Summer's signature drink, made all the brighter with blended whisky, cherry-flavored rum, and some good, old-fashioned sweetened iced tea. Care to do the same? Keep reading for the recipe.